Cardiographer

Job summary

Are you interested in helping set up and deliver Cardiorespiratory services at Selby Hospital? This is part of the Community Diagnostic Centre project and will aim to make diagnostics more accessible to a large population of patients.

We are looking for someone with an interest in Cardiology, ECGs and a passion for helping others. The job will include the fitting of ECG monitors, BP monitors and performing 12 lead ECG's. The majority of the work will be undertaken at Selby Hospital but some of the training will occur at York and there may be the opportunity to work at the main hospital site on occasion.

Main duties of the job

Prepare patients and perform 12 lead ECG in accordance with SCST specifications and recommendations. Fit and remove Ambulatory ECG and BP monitors, providing the patient with clear instructions and advice relating to the period of monitoring and documenting of symptoms. Deliver first class patient care, ensuring patients are welcomed in a professional manner, explaining the procedure as required. Recognise waveforms and abnormalities on an ECG. Recognise normal and abnormal BP measurements. Assist in the smooth flow of clinical and administrative work within the clinic. Help train student Cardiac Physiologists in the above duties.

About us

Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service) A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme An extensive range of learning and development opportunities Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

Job description

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit you application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: .

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

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COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements

Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Previous NHS experience within a multi disciplinary environment. Knowledge of Cardio-Respiratory investigations

Special Skills / Aptitude

Essential

Ability to communicate sensitive information in a variety of forms to patients, relatives, and carers. IT literate

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